November 20, 2009

We'll call this long overdue post "fashionably late"...or something.So saturday night was the Moca 30th Anniversary gala and afterparty. It was...weird? Nuts? Fun? When talking to Carine (ROITFELD DUH [I was completely enCHANTed by her whole prescence]) I said the night was crazy, to which she replied, "But crazy is good, no?" Yes, indeed.Epic moment dance party time.

Epic Moment #1:Hamish Bowles took mine and Laura from Rodarte's picture together. I was too nervous to say "I LOVE YOU" then but when we saw him again later I did say I was a fan and he said he was "simply addicted" to this here bloggy blog and that he found it "amusing." British Accent included. I'LL TAKE IT.

Epic Moment #2:

Shala Monroque, who always looks AMAZING, was wearing SPRING 2010 MIU MIU. Cats! Seagulls! She also had a feather in her hair. And she had the pumps, too. It blew my mind. The clear evidence of my smallness is evident from the angle of the picture, but figuratively I did indeed feel like a mere speck next to this goddess. Miu Miu goddess. Feather-in-hair goddess. Ugh.

Epic Moment #3:Dasha's maternity Rodarte! I have a terrible picture of the strings of black blood that trailed from her back but it was completely amazing. If there is one woman who can sport a baby bump and shoes of steel, complete with heels made from nuts and bolts? It's Dasha Zhukova. Know that for future reference, in case it comes up on a homework assignment or something.

Epic Moment #4:The SPICE BURNS, an incredible new band, arrived with awesome headbands Margherita Missoni on the far right said they got at some cheap hippie store. Awesome. I am definitely keeping an eye out on this group...

Epic Moment #5:I love Missoni. I love what Angela Missoni has done for it in recent years, how she has showed collections that feel very right for this time without being trendy, and how she's incorporated the label's heritage into that as well. I fell in absolute love with her Spring collection, and Fall, and the Spring before that and so on...so I was kind of starstruck upon meeting her, but she was so sweet and looked me right in the eye and seemed so genuinely touched to hear from someone that loves the brand so much. She and Margherita talked in Italian for a little and then gave me the Missoni scarf Margherita was wearing...I told you they were nice!! Love themmmmmm.

Epic Moment #6:Hedi Slimane, one of my favorite photographers evarrrr (love expressed here) sat across from me at the dinner but I was too nervuz to talk to him. You see his head peeking in here, though the focal point is supposed to be the name placer thingys. Laura and I drew on each others and both ended up doing evil mice (though mine has a slight hippo nose? Oh God who cares HI HEDI)

Epic Moment #7Lady Gaga! A number of people have been asking "HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT LADY GAGA?" and I think I'll have to devote a whole post to that alone because it's seriously stressing trying to figure out if I think she's a moment who is trying to do something very Warholian but...isn't, or if there's something I just don't get and it doesn't matter that she knocked off McQueen because now she has him on her side with the GagaOohLala video (which I have to say was PRETTY AMAZING.) And it stresses me out knowing that such a stupid thing is stressing me out.Anyway, that is for another time. I was kind of wide-eyed during the performance. We were really close. Damien Hirst piano, Prada costumes, Bolshoi ballet, Frank Gehry headpiece, introduction by Michael York..it was pretty magical.

Epic Moment #8Or, The D-Baggiest Picture Of Me EverAs we were making our way out of the afterparty I noticed crystals from Miu Miu Spring 2010 (which was nothing short of amazingggg). I couldn't see who was wearing it though-it was really dark out-and complimented the girl in it."I love your dress!""Thank you, Miuccia picked it out for me.""It's amazing. That whole collection was fantastic. Oh-wait. What? Oh...oh my God! Hi! Hi! Okay, I couldn't see who you were in the dark but I could see the dress because it's so shiny and now I just realized who is wearing it! Oh my God! I really like you! You are so cool! You're like..one of my style icons! Oh my God! Hi!""Thank you, that's very sweet."Then we shook hands and said names (like she had to tell me her name.)Then she asked in reference to the guy next to me, "Is this your dad?""What? Oh yeah, him. Yeah."She extended her hand in his direction. "Chloe Sevigny." Then my dad said his full name, and I quietly mumbled yeah dad ok no one cares.This is so unfair. Anybody looks bad next to her but I have that goofy grin on my face. I might as well be giving a thumbs up and cocking my head to one side with my mouth wide open.And talking to the Prada boys (also super super nice!)

Epic Moment #9Kate and Laura letting me borrow a dress, sweater and belt to wear! Didn't get a full length shot but the bottom of the dress especially looked amazing because a) it was too big for me but worked, in a weird way? I liked that it went to my ankles. and b) the bottom was really structured and egg-like. Paired with vintage brown boots and a little bear voodoo keychain guy I stuck a barette through and placed on ma head. And a purple gypsy Hayden Harnett purse.Edit: Still looking for a full on but here's one with Eugenie, one of the Spice Burns, via Derek Blasberg's twitter..(again, more goofy grinning/that stupid tooth that hasn't grown in yet)Epic Moment #10picture by Todd EberleIgnoring that this is a slightly awkward picture, DANIEL DESARIO!I said I loved Freaks and Geeks and fangirled and he asked if I was a freak or a geek and I said in between and he said him also he's more of a geek now because he's back in school then he tugged lightly at my sleeve and said i was hip like a freak but seemed smart like a geek and i was all OH STOP THAT YOU'RE TOO KIND and i said a geek can be hip like millie and he said millie is a nerd! and i said no millie is awesome! and we argued and then a guy in a hat took our picture.Heeeeeeeeeee.

Carey Mulligan was also there and even though I haven't seen her in anything I have read a bunch of her interviews and sort of am in love with her. Shoulda hunted her down.So happy to see Ashley and Tam from Pop at the afterparty and get to talk to them again! She was in Miu Miu and we talked about good and bad Spring 2010's. Ashley told me about when he met Chloe (because we are totally on a first name basis now, me and Chlo~) when she was 19 and working at Liquid Sky.Sat next to Derek Blasberg and we talked about awkward teenagers.China Chow is beautiful.Rachel Zoe is funny.Gwen Stefani was at our table and looked amazzzzeee but I was too shy to say anything.Aaaaaand I really need to find out how to master the cool party smile~~Happy weekend!

Greetings from L.A. Tavz!!I love James Franco!! You are such a lucky lady! I think he’s underrated, loved him in Milk. Your new hairdo + a feather = Feather-in-hair goddess!!!!Looks like you had a fabulous time here in L.A., no Olvera St. shopping this time around? Rose

my goodness! it seems that you have all the luck in the world... this post seemed almost too good to be true, but then you have the pictures to back it up! i'm such a freaks and geeks fan, your lucky you got to meet james franco! and everyone else too... it seems like a prade of all the best names in fashion, in a totally awsome way though!

OK - I know I'm definitely recovering from all this excitement, how 'bout you? Seriously - I never thought I would ever come near to expending my limit of jumpy-jumpy-up-and-down excitements...but I may have after reading this post! Right on!!

I know you already know this but you are luckiest girl i know. I was curiously if you still live in the suburbs of Chicago? B/c I live in the Northwest Suburbs so I was a bit curious. Chloe looks gorgeous in that Miu Miu dress. I can't get over it!

wo wo wooooowww. AWESOME awesome aaaawesome :D i just dont get myself normal again, its so amazing. & sounds like you had a good time soo....and i loved ur outfit!your german followermai from http://mai-fashionista.blogspot.com

OHMGi feel light headed with jealousygwen stefani was at your table. you met rachel zoe. chloey sevigny. and and and...wow. okay well i want to hate you with overwhelming jealousy but i can't because you aren't hatable (hateable?) anyway, ill just go pick my jaw up off the floor.

Pretty sure you must know this already, but you are freaking fabulous!!!!!!

So, I need to enlist your help. I am looking to create a world wide hair stylist guide to post as a permanent fixture on my blog. I know you're in the "know" so I thought you could come on over and contribute any info you have....also if you'd like to spread the word to anyone with a passion for beauty/hair, I would really appreciate it! Here's the link:

WOW! That is completely insane. I wish you had a small hidden camera installed on your hair clip so we could watch this all unfold. What a completely magical night--thanks for sharing it all with us! I was screaming with both excitement and jealousy, but mostly excitement b/c you deserve to live the dream for us (and write about it)!

Has anybody offered you up a reality show yet? B/c I would watch that.

And I'm glad you set that Franco straight about Millie. Definitely awesome.

ahhh, tavi.. you make me want to cry and eat a tub of ben & jerry's for a month. this is amazing, especially the chloe sevigny part.. i would of passed out if i saw her and all the people there. were you by any chance on the verge of passing out? and i really love your outfit! xxx

Ahhh. True testament to the world being a redeeming, awesome place that peoples like *you* can just be themselves and not put on airs and get recognized for individuality! (And not douchey redundant im-on-facehunter- slutty faux individuality- but an enthusiasm for life and style and the beauty-of-it-all unique-nessity)

I would watch your reality show, but in essence your blog is one anyway just in a different format..

I really just want more VLOG raps about Rei Kawakubo, talking to James Franco, and meeting Miucci! What exactly rhymes with Chloe Sevigny anyway?

Okay, I think your Dad needs to start a blog called "Its Tavi's World and I'm Just Living in It" or something....How cool is your Dad? I just really want to know what he does at all of these events. Your parents are obviously very supportive, and for that you are extremely lucky!

PS I am so happy for all of your fashion world success, Tavi! Yayayay!

Dear Tavi, I'm twelve years old! You inspire me! You don't care what people think and your creative thank you. I stay true to myself and my own style but I'm often teased in school. I know it's hard to be yourself and different than others but in the end it is well worth it.Madeline moomonkeymatters@gmail.com

Dear Tavi, I'm twelve years old! You inspire me! You don't care what people think and your creative thank you. I stay true to myself and my own style but I'm often teased in school. I know it's hard to be yourself and different than others but in the end it is well worth it.Madeline moomonkeymatters@gmail.com

Omg words cannot express how jealous i am of you. Chloe Sevigny, James Franco, and Lady Gaga!! You're too awesome, and your dad is so cool going with you to these events. Wish my dad was that cool. lol.

It's always interesting meeting famous people. :] Because when you see them...they're just normal human beings (with awesome talents) all dolled up!

^~^; I think my favorite time was seeing Matthew Perry and my family was like "CHANDLER!!" XD He was just walking infront of us in slight disguise but we knew it was him! Ahh I love walking around in Hollywood.

O___O I still am sad that I wasn't able to go to LA when you were down!!!!!!!!!!

AH so epic. Equally epic: NYer ran a piece on the rehearsal, it's pretty neat. Check the holes in Lady Gaga's tights! Or is it the tights in her holes? (that sounded awful, but you'll see what I mean I hope!)

I imagine you make Junior High a better place for all :) If I was half as confident, creative, and awesome as you are when I was thirteen I would be... cooler now? Eh, I don't know where I was going with that. Keep being exactly who you are, it's so wonderful! Love your blog!

Streetpeeper and Lainey both mentioned you today, and gave you high praise! Hooray! I love when my favorite internet worlds intersect. Please bring James Franco back with you next time. Chloe can come, too.

I am officially jealous on you Tavi. But seriously, the way you write. so humble and cute, you deserve every bit! You dear to dress in what you Like, and whats different! Continue do that, and I'll tell you, you will not be pushed into the lockers! Just call after Chloe and she'll throw some couture after them! Thanks for inspiring me! Check out my blog!

also: The "headbands" that Margherita and the Spice Burns were wearing are actually traditional Indian jewelery. I imagine the hippie love (ie 60s counterculture yoga) for Dharmic cultures was why they were in the cheap hippie store. If you look at pictures of Classical Indian dancers (I am one! haha) and/or most Hindu brides, you will see such jewelery. Just sharing. Love your blog, of course. :)

Wow! Your Dad's networking skills are impressive! He didn't waste any time in taking the opportunity to get his full name mixing around in Chlo's circles :-)) I <33 the part where you say that Angela Missoni looked you right in the eye (because it shows that you appreciate openess and honesty).

And please, no cool party smile! What's better than a face that's radiating pure joy???? ;-)

wow i don't think u will read this.but i think we will here realy good things of u and i hope u have reay much luck in the future.(i know u have luck now) :Pim sory about my english....hugs from barcelona

I just skeeted. Seriously woman, I think it's unbelievable that you still want to blog after your semi-rise to fame! PROMISE PROMISE you won't stop blogging once you get big. You have an excellently meaty(and I'm a vegetarian dear) blog. Love you

holy shit tavi, you're like fucking famous now!it seems like life's going good for you. that's cool! i'm glad this all worked out so crazy good for you.you should email me sometime or something, if you haven't forgotten me, haha.emgordon AT packer DOT edu (:

I'm not so much jealous as much as super excited that you had such an epic night. This post made me laugh so many times, I thought I was going to get a, "Shhhhhhh!!!" from the librarian. Note to Self: Read Style Rookie in comfort of own home.